SALVATION ARMY, THE

founded in 1862 in the East Ind of London as the Christian Mi ion by William Booth, 1829-1912. In 1878 the name Salvation Army was a umed by the mi ionary organization. In spite of opposition and persecutions the army increased in power and influence, winning over its enemies, until now it is recognized as without a rival in its field. The International Headquarters are in London. Mi ion work extends to 61 countries and colonies. It maintains over 10,000 posts, enlisting the services of over 24,000 officers, not including 63,000 local officers. It publishes about 80 periodicals in 30 languages. Work in the United States began in 1880. Headquarters in the United States, New York. Commander, Evangeline Booth. In 1922 corps and outposts numbered 1,117. Officers and cadets 3,728. Hotels for men 67; for women, 3. Industrial Homes, 88; Children’s Homes, 6. Children sheltered 1922, 76,615. Homes and Hospitals, 29; Hospitals and dispensaries, 6. The Army dispenses every form of relief to persons in distre , distributing food, clothes, ice, coal, etc., and finding employment for men and women. It Chicago. During the World War the Salvation Army rose to the height of its opportunity, and won golden opinions for its relief work at the front and be-| hind the lines.